US Bridges

SR 885 over Cliff

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Blvd of the Allies Bluffs · Structure no. 000000000001322

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
203 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
30,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 885 over Cliff is a concrete slab carrying SR 885 over Cliff in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,717 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,196 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 885
CrossesCliff
LocationBlvd of the Allies Bluffs
RouteState Highway 885
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43643, -79.97523
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,717 (2024)
Projected traffic25,196 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 885 over Cliff built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 885 over Cliff in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 885 over Cliff carry?

About 30,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 885 over Cliff?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 885 over Cliff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.